Beautiful forest with 4 unique ecosystems. We did a guided tour and it was great. There are pit…read moretoilets available throughout the forest. Such fresh air here. The trails were well maintained.

The Tongass Historical museum is amazing it have the history of Alaska like the gold rush and the…read moreAlaska Purchase and many wonderful displays and real native items. We enjoy it but we also went the gift shop they very nice items..

Rainbird Trail is a 1.3 mile pathway "taking you into the lush undergrowth of the Tongass National…read moreForest. The top of the trail overlooks the city of Ketchikan, the Tongass Narrows and Beyond" according to a signpost at the start of the hike. In my opinion, it's along this Rainbird Trail that offers the only suitable panoramic perspective peering down on the city of Ketchikan. Venturing among a dense forest landscape, I began pondering if such a lookout could even exist!? Although there was nothing mentioning where exactly the viewpoint was, eventually walking up an incline to the top of a ridge, the tall surroundings suddenly subsided and next glance all of Ketchikan was sitting below the horizon. This observation spot is located roughly 2/3rd's of the way into the hike, though depending upon which section of the trail you begin from... I started at the University of Southeast Alaska Parking Lot. You can leave your car at the college free of charge. Alternative starting points are the South Access and North Access according to a sign I stumbled upon, but I'm unaware where exactly those initiated from. I relied on Google Maps which took me straight to the UAS Campus Lot. One other note...the trailhead mentions that "the hike is steep and rocky in spots requiring sure footing and may not be suitable for all fitness levels". I disagree with this. I believe the path is relatively easy for everyone. It's casual without much elevation. For hiking in the morning time, the quiet setting transports you away from hectic downtown cruise ship arrivals. Ultimately, you're rewarded by a pleasant hike through nature without having to leave far from the port if you're just visiting for the day.

Came to this port on a cruise ship, got off the ship early in the morning and walked the couple…read moremiles through town to this trail - there are 3 places to enter this trail - one at the University, the other at the far end of town, and the other in the middle of the trail - the part of the trail starting at the University is the not maintained portioned, making it a little tougher and less easy to follow the part (I did get a tiny bit lost ~ 3 times but very quickly found my way back - my advice = stick to the rocks, if you see rocks below you, you're likely still on the path, if not, you've probably gone off it). The part of the trail starting at the far end of town to the middle part is the maintained part, easy/moderate, very pretty views. If you're fit and want to step up the adventure, definitely do the whole trail! You're near the highway most of the way, so hard to get all that lost, but it's not a busy road so you can't hear the highway most of the way. And I didn't feel unsafe, and saw a few hikers sparsely on the trail throughout. And I did hear some rainbird sounds!

Tongass Teague was great. Our tour guide, Teague, was a FANTASTIC guide. We did the SUV tour…read morethrough some of the lesser traveled roads in the Tongass National Forest in Ketchikan, Alaska. Teague was knowledgable, fun, and easy-going. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a good few hours to spend in Ketchikan!

Tai Chi at your own pace! Stunning view, great atmosphere, nice hike. Highly recomended!read more

We did the Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour. We had Spencer as our guide and he was very nice, informative,…read moreand helpful. They provided rain gear for us which was needed. The tour took about 2 hours and we got to see quite a bit of wildlife. We saw bald eagles, seals, salmon jumping, and starfish that we got to hold. After we completed the tour they had an assortment of snacks and hot beverages.

We docked in Ketchikan via an Alaskan cruise line. We decided to book through TripAdvisor instead…read moreof through our cruise because it was more economical. KKC had a great listing. We really appreciated that additional gear was provided at no charge. For example, they provided waterproof pants and a jacket! We booked the e-bike tour with hike through rainforest (because we love hiking and biking of course but also because we were on a budget and couldn't afford the kayaking). Although we mingled with the individuals who DID do the kayaking and they absolutely loved it. They were provided all their gear at no additional charge. KKC was very specific with their directions on where to meet them. As tourists and first timers on a cruise and first timers in Ketchikan, I was nervous I wouldn't be able to find them. However, Forest and Chris were very friendly and welcomed us as soon as we approached the group. The van ride to the facility was about 20 min. And our driver Chris was wonderful at telling us about the town and pointing unique things about the town (like the floating Safeway). Upon arrival - we met our tour guide Ryan. Even though he told us he had only been there for a few weeks, he was very knowledgeable about the area, about our hike and about the rainforest. He was engaged and really encouraged us to enjoy every aspect of the e-bike ride and to ask him anything and everything about the rainforest. He told us about unique plants and he even helped me be brave enough to try "rainforest spinach"!! There are two waterfalls that you'll pass during your bike ride and he learned how much I loved waterfalls. So on our way back, he made it a point to stop so I could take pictures. Ryan was wonderful to chat with and we had a wonderful time hiking and hiking with Ryan! Perhaps the biggest reason why I am giving a 5 star review is the hospitality and customer service we received! We made a big mistake with our excursion planning and had our next one starting before our e-bike reservation was scheduled to end. Forest was very kind to make multiple calls to help us resolve the issue. And then he and Ryan personally gave us a ride back to town early so we could make it to our next excursion! They made every effort to ensure we had a great time in Ketchikan and WE DID!! We will definitely come back for the kayaking and other excursions! Great company and great time! Oh - After our e-bike and hike, Chandler had prepared a nice appetizer and drink area for us. And we enjoyed so time mingling with others while watching boats sail in and out. Everyone was wonderful! We highly recommend!!!

Exceptional Trip, From the Sea Wind Float Plane Staff to the Lodge staff, the trip beat all…read moreexpectations. Captain Bridger and Deckhand Dillon were exceptional. I cannot say enough positive about them, we caught fish, laughed and were just present, phenomenal team. Arrival was excellent, the coordination with the seaplane staff and the hop to the resort was painless and a great experience. At the lodge, the arrival staff was excellent, followed by a cocktail hour, and then an excellent meal. The rooms were more than adequate, and exceptionally clean and serviced. The food was spectacular, and service exceptional. Fishing was awesome, and I caught the biggest fish of my life and had a great time every day with the boat staff and fellow fisherman. We handed off poles when one wasn't catching and it was a true team effort across the board. We split the catch and ended up taking home a whole lot of fish. Looking back at the expense of the trip, while expensive for a po' boy like me, it was well worth the savings to get there. Being remote, vice in the city taking a charter out, was well worth the cost. A once in a lifetime experience. A HUGE thank you to the support staff and boat crews for making my bucket list trip memorable. Jim 6/26

First came here in 1998…read more Each year it just gets better. The operations at the lodge get smoother. The staff is always friendly and helpful, willing to satisfy any reasonable requests. The food is excellent & they can meet any dietary needs. The boats nice and spacious, comfortable in the roughest seas. The boat crews are great and will put you on the fish if they are there!

To all my single solo travelers out there I found a Ketchikan fishing charter that actually takes…read moresingle people and couples. Most of the fishing charters in Ketchikan require min of 4 people. My fishing trip was amazing something that I will never forget. I recommend anyone taking a cruise to Alaska stopping in Ketchikan don't forget the most amazing part of Alaska is catching your first wild Alaskan salmon. Captain Larry will take your fish to the processing center and it will be shipped to your house and arrive the day that you requested for additional cost but well worth it.

My sister and I have been to Ketchikan numerous times. We love to fish and had the great fortune of…read moremeeting Larry the owner of Avid Angler the first day we were in town. We have now been out with Larry many times. Seriously, Larry is as good as it gets. He is a super professional, nice and fun guy and he certainly knows where to go to find the fish. No matter what type of Salmon, or if its Halibut we wish to find, Larry knows right where to go given the conditions of the day. Every experience with Avid has been a great day. We have been out with other Fishing Charters in Ketchikan however there is no comparison...Larry and Avid Anglers are the real deal....

Very poor excursion. Not everybody could have a pole and anything caught was released immediately…read more Very disappointing day. Expensive and was basically just a shore sightseeing trip. Don't waste your money on this one!

We have fished in Ketchikan the last 2 summers with Captain Jim Parrot. After our first trip, we…read morewere already planning our next trip before we got home. We are planning a third trip back this summer and of course we are fishing with Capt. Jim. If you are looking for a great time and a lot of big fish, you should look no further than Captain Jim Parrot.

An amazing experience for myself and three great friends. Rick is a guru of the southeast Alaskan…read morewaters and put us on our limit in King Salmon and Halibut each of our three days with him, plus all kinds of other local fish. An environmentally and historically conscious educator who knows his trade, Rick Collins is the Real Deal! Thank you!

I loved my first experience several years ago with these guys so much I recently went on a full day…read morecharter while visiting again this year. We caught our allowed quota of king salmon and halibut, saw sea otters, porpoise and humpback whales and had an absolutely incredible time. Captain Collins knows the area, knows how to find and catch the fish and showcases some of the best southeast Alaskan scenery. Do yourself a favor and book your next fishing charter with this company! We will be going with them again next time we visit!